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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have been experiencing excessive belching even when i have an empty stomach and nausea. my upper abdomen is tender as well. what does this all mean?

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Dr. Ronald Lubetsky
32 years experience
Belching: causes: Usually belching is a result of excess air in the stomach and small intestine. You may want to exclude other more serious causes of belching, including acid reflux and gall bladder disease.
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